Mackie Spike User Manual page 71

No Communication with XD-2 software:
• The driver may not be installed correctly.
Make sure your computer meets the system
requirements. Uninstall the driver from the
Add/Remove Programs control panel, restart
your computer, and reinstall the driver.
• Restart your computer and the XD-2.
I hear my Windows/Mac sounds through my
XD-2, but I don't want to:
The Mackie XD-2 should not be selected as your
computer system sound source. To disable it:
• On a PC, go to Control Panel>Sound and
Audio Devices. In the Audio tab, be sure
"Mackie XD-2" is not selected as the default
device for sound playback.
• On a Mac, go to Applications>Utilities>Audio
Midi Setup. In the Audio Devices tab, be sure
"Mackie XD-2" is not selected for your de-
fault or system outputs. You can also change
this in the Sounds Preferences pane of the
OSX System Preferences application.
I'm having problems working with my
external digital (S/PDIF) device:
• To record external S/PDIF inputs into your
XD-2, engage the "SPDIF" button in the XD-2
Overview Panel (see page 39). Set the Clock
Source Select in the Setup Panel to "SPDIF,"
and the XD-2 will receive its clock reference
from your external device. The Clock Lock
Detection Light should be on (see page 44).
• To record from the XD-2 to an external
S/PDIF device, set the Clock Source Select
in the Setup Panel to "XD-2." Your external
device will receive the clock reference from
the XD-2 (see page 44). Your S/PDIF device
should have an indicator that will tell you if
it is receiving sync or not.
• The XD-2 S/PDIF outputs are always active.
• If your external S/PDIF device has inputs
and outputs, you can choose XD-2 or S/PDIF
as your Master clock.
My guitar (or other instrument) doesn't
sound as good as I expect:
• If your guitar is connected directly to the
XD-2 (i.e. without a direct box or preamp), be
sure the XD-2 front panel Instrument button
is engaged. (This is the button with a picture
of an awesome heavy metal guitar on it.)
• Check the XD-2 Gain and DSP settings, and
make sure you have not overdone the EQ or
the audio is clipping.
• Could we possibly be so bold as to suggest
you might need more practice?
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